1. United States
2. Okla.
3. Letter

Subject: Condemnation of Law Enforcement Actions Against Senator Padilla I am writing to express my deep outrage over the disturbing treatment of Senator Alex Padilla during a public press event in California. The fact that a sitting U.S. Senator—exercising his First Amendment rights and fulfilling his constitutional duty of oversight—was forcibly removed, handcuffed, and silenced by federal agents is not only unacceptable, it is dangerous. This kind of authoritarian behavior is a hallmark of fascist regimes, not a democracy. It sends a chilling message: that dissent, even from elected officials, will be met with force. If such actions are allowed to stand unchallenged, we are inching toward dictatorship. I urge you to publicly condemn this abuse of power and push for a full investigation into the federal officers and decision-makers responsible. Upholding democratic norms is not optional—it is essential. Sincerely,